Chapter 38

Clara answered the phone while scanning through her lesson plans. "Clara," Katrina's voice came through, full of warmth and concern. "How are you settling in over there? Are you adjusting well these past few days?" Upon hearing Katrina's voice, Clara smiled. "I'm doing great here. My first official day of teaching is next Monday, and I'm really looking forward to it." "That's wonderful. Did you get the package I sent you?" "Yes, I got it. Thank you, Aunt Katrina." The package had arrived the day before. It contained some of her personal items and a few things Katrina had bought for her. Katrina's tone turned more serious as she gently reminded her, "Your wrist isn't fully healed yet, and the medical facilities over there aren't the best. Please take care of yourself. Rest as much as you can, and don't overstrain it—it'll slow down the recovery." She paused briefly, then continued with soft reassurance, "I'm not there with you right now, and there's only so much I can do, but